The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 VC PZD and the Canon 28-200mm f3.5-5.6 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Tamron 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 VC PZD is the longer of the two lenses at 96mm. The Canon 28-200mm f3.5-5.6 with a length of 90mm, is 6mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon 28-200mm f3.5-5.6 has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to the Tamron 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 VC PZD's 74mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Canon 28-200mm f3.5-5.6 weighs 495g, 8% (45g) lighter than the Tamron 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 VC PZD's weight of 540g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the SuperZoom Lenses in Canon EF Mount for size comparison purposes.
Superzoom Lenses in Canon EF Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Tamron 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 VC PZD has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Canon 28-200mm f3.5-5.6 has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tamron 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 VC PZD:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 28-200mm f3.5-5.6:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 VC PZD and the Canon 28-200mm f3.5-5.6 has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.
Tamron 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 VC PZD is also available in Nikon F (FX) and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Tamron 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 VC PZD has a focal range of 28-300mm and
10.7X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
44.8 - 480mm.
On the other hand, the Canon 28-200mm f3.5-5.6 has a focal range of 28-200mm and 7.1X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 44.8 - 320mm.